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justjim 03-11-2021 10:01 AM

Not a fan of Sub Sandwiches (not on my cardiologist’s list of food recommendations) but occasionally will share a footlong with my wife. That said, my experience with Subway goes from very good to mediocre. Not all Subway stores are alike in quality. Much depends on the ownership, mangers and trained employees. The same can be said regarding other “branded” Sub Stores too. Good luck in your search.

La lamy 03-11-2021 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Bucco (Post 1913654)
I am sure that all knows, as with most youtube videos, this is actually a spoof and is from a satire website called onion. So often we see on here folks actually quoting ONION....which is something scary.

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Rodneysblue 03-11-2021 12:12 PM

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Bertram00 03-11-2021 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1913650)
I prefer firehouse subs. Don’t want to have get loan for Jersey mikes.

Firehouse are cheaper than Jersey Mike's because they have a lot of bread and fillers and way less meat. Even Subway is better than Firehouse.

Bertram00 03-11-2021 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1913633)
I've been eating Subway subs since - pretty much forever. Their HQ is in Milford CT, their first store is in Bridgeport, opened in 1965, their first franchise store is in Wallingford, opened in 1975. I've lived between those locations most of my life. I don't know of anyone from Connecticut who hasn't ever had one or doesn't consider it a normal option when it's take-out night.

I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

mjpuleo 03-11-2021 01:53 PM

I was told from a Subway employee that all their meats are turkey-based. Don't know if that makes a difference to anyone, but I actually like their sandwiches with the variety of toppings and dressings that they offer.

Villages Kahuna 03-11-2021 01:55 PM

Jersey Mike’s For Me
 
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Originally Posted by MorTech (Post 1913464)

A six-inch Jersey Mike’s has as much “filling” as a footlong Subway. But the Subway bread is better!

Scorpyo 03-11-2021 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Two Bills (Post 1913466)
1 foot long, a large bag of chips, a couple of chocolate cookies, and a gallon of fizzy drink!
Whats the problem?:shrug:

What's the problem? What's the problem you ask. Where's the ice cream???

Stu from NYC 03-11-2021 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Bertram00 (Post 1914217)
I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

Kind of like when people say that pizza from Aldi is better than freshly made in a pizza shop.

Boston1945 03-11-2021 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 1913650)
I prefer firehouse subs. Don’t want to have get loan for Jersey mikes.

Yes Sir..The first time for me was the new one in the front of Lowe's on 466A.
No lie $13.00 and some change. SAY WHAT???

Boston1945 03-11-2021 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bertram00 (Post 1914217)
I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

I grew up in Boston. Back in the day, I would think Subway would have tanked in Boston.
How about one six-inch. sub for 25 cents??? For me, I rank Publix number one and close would be Wawa.

Aloha1 03-11-2021 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 1913847)
I think the Subway cold cuts are all made from turkey, and it says so on the menu.

Not true.Only the cold cut combo is made from turkey meat. For those who want a low cost option and one that also does not contain pork.

Aloha1 03-11-2021 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Garywt (Post 1913928)
I have gone to Subway 2 times and both were not really my choice, with a group. Went a third time and was going to get steak until they told me they boil the steak. Turkey sub comes with I thin slice of turkey. Six inch is tiny, foot long is at least the size of a normal sub.

Obviously, you were not at Subway. No way is anything you posted true.

OrangeBlossomBaby 03-11-2021 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Bertram00 (Post 1914217)
I don't know how someone in New England, with SO many great independent sub shops could have preferred Subway. When I lived in the Boston area I would not have touched a Subway sandwich. DeAngelo's was better but even they could never compare to the mom and pop joints.🤮

Subway was a staple, because it is native to Connecticut. That doesn't mean it's a favorite or that I prefer it. It was just a common thing - the fast food of subs, much like a Fishwich at McDonald's is the choice for fast food fish sandwiches when you don't want the full treatment of a proper fresh breaded cod on toast with a side of crinkle fries and slaw at the seafood joint up the street.


There was no D'Angelo's anywhere near where I lived when I was growing up. We had the local pizzerias for our meatball subs, and mom for cold cut sandwiches. And the occasional Subway. That was the extent of my sub experience until college. At that point, we had local sandwich shops, and we had Subway. Subway had a sub club card, and they were fairly inexpensive. So that's what we ate.

Fast forward to after I graduated college and was still living in Brighton MA, and we had a local pizza/sub joint where I would get my subs. Genoa, mortadella, hot capicola, and prosciutto, on a fresh-made italian loaf, with the provolone on the top and tossed in the pizza oven long enough to melt the cheese. Then top it with lettuce, tomato, hot pepper relish, anchovies, and a drizzle of olive oil and a shake of oregano. You won't find THAT anywhere else, ever. So since I can't have perfection, and since I have to settle no matter what I do, I might as well go for consistent mediocrity. Subway is what it is.


Down here in the Villages, there's no D'Angelos. That'd be my first choice for a steak and cheese. Publix is my first choice down here for italian cold cut. But Subway is a good option for "we want fast food but don't want McDonald's." Usually get the tuna.

BlackhawksFan 03-11-2021 06:13 PM

Just go get a sub at Publix and enjoy. You can thank me later.

I lived in CT for 44 years. Subway is trash.


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